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(08/24/07 4:00am)
Just follow the red, spray-painted pitchfork down a dark flight of stairs, and you'll find yourself at the gates of Hell.
But in this Hell - a bar located beneath Bub O'Malley's on East Rosemary Street - Satan is nowhere to be found.
"You've got a group of people with piercings over here and popped collars over there," said Mandey Brown, a partial owner of Hell. "It's unclassifiable."
Hell is a members-only bar, but it requires only a short application and a $5 fee for lifetime membership.
The establishment prides itself on its diversity and laid-back atmosphere.
(04/13/07 4:00am)
During the Board of Visitors' annual spring meeting, University officials will offer insight into the complex project that is Carolina North.
(04/10/07 4:00am)
Burning candles warmed the chilly air Monday evening during a silent vigil in support of Gulf Coast residents.
The vigil, held by the steps of Wilson Library, was hosted by Extended Disaster Relief, a campus group that aims to raise awareness about disasters, even when they've drifted out of the media spotlight.
Although many other campus groups hold vigils, Mary Small, co-chairwoman of Extended Disaster Relief, said this one was different.
"The ones in the past have been in memory of those who have died, but this one is to stand in solidarity for those still alive and struggling to survive."
The group, whose current focus is Hurricane Katrina victims, also assists disaster areas by donating funds and manual labor.
Bernard Holloway, a senior who attended the vigil, said that after leading a Spring Break trip to New Orleans, the ceremony had a special significance to him.
"After being there and gutting houses, helping to reopen schools and, most importantly, talking to the residents, there was one thing they told us: Bear with us," he said.
"The key is bearing witness that awareness matters and that we can't forget."
Monday's vigil also marked the kickoff of National Post-Katrina Summit Week.
Small said the main goal of the week is "to catapult the issues of the Gulf Coast back into public awareness."
Forty college campuses will be hosting various events throughout the week, with the common goal of obtaining signatures to petition the U.S. Congress to enact legislation that would create 100,000 jobs for Gulf Coast residents.
Small said the lack of jobs in the area contributes to the devastation.
"People aren't coming home until there are jobs," she said. "There are no jobs, so people aren't coming home."
Although the candles at Monday's vigil were extinguished after only 30 minutes, Extended Disaster Relief members said they aim to constantly remind people of those still suffering.
"It's easy to forget when it's not in your face all the time," said Laura Williamson, Extended Disaster Relief co-chairwoman.
The group will inform passersby about Gulf Coast issues from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today through Thursday in Polk Place.
The week's other events include a bar night at 10 p.m. tonight at Jack Sprat Cafe; a discussion panel titled "What Now?: Rebuilding the Gulf Coast" at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlaw 431; and a screening of "When the Levees Broke," a documentary directed by Spike Lee, at 7 p.m. Thursday in Greenlaw 431.
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(03/30/07 4:00am)
As summer is approaching and the temperature is changing, spring footwear is back. In a town that values foot traffic, people might want to pay more attention to what they slip, strap and tie on. As far as shoes are concerned, staples such as Birkenstocks, Rainbow Sandals and good ol' tennis shoes might or might not always be the right fit.
We asked Dr. Michael Gross, UNC professor of physical therapy and Dr. Jane Andersen, of Chapel Hill Foot and Ankle Associates, if these favorites keep in step with orthopedic health.
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(03/27/07 4:00am)
Tables labeled with areas of interest such as "law," "nonprofit" and "public relations" were set up Monday in the Union Cabaret.
The young women present moved from table to table to hear what different professional women from the Triangle had to say about their careers.
The Professional Women's Dinner accompanied an afternoon kickoff in the Pit of the University's 10th annual Women's Week.
Women's Week, which runs through Friday, is sponsored by the Carolina Women's Center, which also is celebrating its 10th year in existence.
The theme of this year's celebration is "Many cultures, common grounds."
The fourth annual Professional Women's Dinner saw about 60 undergraduate women who had the opportunity to interact with successful women in a relaxed environment.
Sharita Gruberg, chairwoman of student government's women's affairs committee and planner of the Professional Women's Dinner, said the dinner is a good networking opportunity for women on campus.
"It's an opportunity for women to learn more about fields that interest them," she said.
Gruberg said the dinner has been successful in the past, generating a good turnout and a lot of positive feedback.
"Students who come learn more and get more guidance about what they want to do with their lives and where they want to be in a few years."
Christa Miller, client service manager for public relations agency Gibbs & Soell Inc., spoke to one of the tables of curious attendees.
She said one of the most important things for college women to do is to take advantage of all the resources they have at UNC.
"As women, mentoring is really crucial and it's something we're good at," she said. "Women are willing to look for others for advice."
Chelsea Grussemeyer, a senior biostatistics major who attended the Women's Week kickoff earlier in the day in the Pit, said that the event's message of women's awareness caught her attention.
Grussemeyer said she first became interested in women's issues after taking multiple women's studies classes at the University.
"There are a lot of unknown disparities between men and women," she said. "Women have come a long way, but men and women are clearly not equal."
Donna Bickford, director of the Carolina Women's Center, said Monday in the Pit that it is difficult to pinpoint just one objective of the week.
"One is to make women and the participation of women in society visible and to highlight the activities of the Carolina Women's Center," said Bickford, who is in her first year as director of the center.
She said that she is excited about the events to come, which include a ceremony honoring women leaders on campus and a "Take Back the Night" vigil today.
"This is a time to really focus and enhance our visibility on campus," she said. "It's a time to highlight the progress of women and the problems we still have to overcome."
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(03/20/07 4:00am)
The building known as Morrison South Residence Hall will be renamed today after former UNC Chancellor Paul Hardin.
The 4 p.m. ceremony at the South Campus dorm will include speeches by Chancellor James Moeser, UNC Board of Trustees member Roger Perry and Hardin, who was chancellor from 1988 to 1995.
"It is stunning," Hardin said. "A really, really stunning honor, which makes me feel both ecstatic and humble."
But he said this is not the first honor UNC has bestowed upon him.
Hardin said UNC took a chance in selecting him, a Duke University graduate, to be its chancellor.
"The University took me as chancellor in '88 as neither an alum, faculty member nor administrator," he said.
"There's an honor if you're looking for one."
The residence hall houses about 190 students and contains lounges and seminar and study rooms. The residence hall was completed in 2002.
Rick Bradley, assistant director of the Department of Housing and Residential Education, said those speaking before Hardin will highlight his accomplishments at the University.
Bradley said the University naming committee is the first to discuss the renaming of campus buildings, and it makes a recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
"I would certainly say it's a well-deserving recognition for a past chancellor with his reputation," he said.
Hardin, originally from Charlotte, is now a Chapel Hill resident. He has served as president of Wofford College, Southern Methodist University and Drew University.
Although he said he had a "wonderful oak tree" named after him at one of the universities, he never expected he would be given such an honor at UNC.
What Hardin said has been most important to him, however, are the people he has worked with at UNC.
"It's hard for me sometimes to distinguish between things that happened with me and with my distinguished successors because the University is a continuum," he said about the constant progress being made at UNC.
"I'm honored by those who have proceeded and succeeded me in office."
Hardin's accomplishments in office included advocating budget flexibility, working for long-range land-use planning and creating the Office of Provost.
But he said his greatest achievement in office was the success of the University's bicentennial celebration.
Hardin said the University set out to raise $320 million as a part of the bicentennial campaign but ended up raising more than $440 million.
"That will always stand out in my memory as a great accomplishment in the Carolina community."
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(02/20/07 5:00am)
Aiming to restore the original intentions of fraternity and sorority life, Roy Baker said he encourages living the ritual - moving back to the groups' moral philosophies.
Baker is the second of four to interview for UNC's assistant dean for fraternity and sorority life.
As he described the candlelit scene of the founding of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, he pointed out the irony of the change in the Greek system through the years.
"When the founders of my fraternity sat around that table, they never said, 'Let's create this organization where we'll haze the crap out of our new members, get everybody drunk and host party after party," Baker said, noting that the perception of Greek life has changed.
Baker gave an hour-long presentation Monday that focused on substance abuse and hazing.
Baker is the director of fraternity and sorority affairs at Syracuse University, and he has been involved in Greek life since 1977.
He is vying for the position against three other candidates. The post has been open since Jay Anhorn, former assistant dean for fraternity and sorority life, left this summer to assume the same position at Elon University. The search for a new assistant dean began in December.
The other finalists are Dean Harwood, director of Greek affairs at George Washington University; Kyle Jordan, coordinator for student leadership and programming in UNC's Department of Housing and Residential Education; and Jenny Levering, interim assistant dean for fraternity and sorority life at UNC.
If chosen, Baker proposed that he would respond to substance abuse by building coalitions and partnerships between the community and the University, similar to the ones he said he has established at Syracuse.
Baker also recommended the addition of a Campus Alcohol Advisory Board to work with organizations such as the town of Chapel Hill and Greek organizations.
He suggested that more events within Greek organizations be alcohol-free. He said his experiences with such affairs have been positive.
"They've learned these events really aren't that crazy," he said. "They get to keep the house clean, and it helps with recruitment numbers."
Baker used a comparison to describe his leadership style.
"I'm like your mom and dad," he said. "When you mess up at home, I'm going to kick your butt, but I still love you."
Baker repeatedly mentioned the tradition of stepping in the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Greek Alliance Council, which represent historically black fraternities and sororities. Senior Chloe Russel of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority said she wished Baker's presentation had also focused on other qualities.
"I'd like to see recognition of NPHC and GAC for more than just stepping," she said. "We do more than that."
Don Luse, search committee chairman, said Baker is doing what is expected out of all candidates.
"He spoke to every question that we asked him with experience, background and knowledge," Luse said.
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(02/14/07 5:00am)
Officials at N.C. State University are taking steps to ensure that student leaders are successful in the classroom.
Administrators from NCSU's Division of Student Affairs drafted a resolution, which became official Friday, that imposes grade point average and course-load requirements on students running for leadership roles in recognized student organizations.
Students will be required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and have no active disciplinary sanctions.
NCSU Student Senate President Pro Tem James Hankins said the policy will affect organizations officially recognized by the university such as student government, the Interfraternity Council and Pan-hellenic Council.
But the chances of a similar policy being implemented at UNC are slim, said Margaret Jablonski, vice chancellor for student affairs.
"It doesn't seem necessary," she said. "Our student leaders are always in good academic standing."
Gary Lloyd, assistant University registrar, said that there are many ways to calculate the average GPA. The average UNC undergraduate GPA is 3.085.
NCSU Student Senate President Zach Adams, who said his cumulative GPA is 4.0, said he supports the regulations and is willing to balance his leadership role with academics.
"I think the motive behind the regulation is to help students stay focused on education," he said.
The average GPA of NCSU undergraduates is 2.971, and the Student Senate's average GPA is 3.06.
Students who do not meet these new requirements will have the opportunity to appeal to an adviser within the student organization.
UNC Student Body President James Allred also said he does not predict that the University will adopt similar policies.
Students leaders at UNC, Allred said, should be able to allocate time between extracurriculars and academics as they see fit.
"We ask students to consider the issue for themselves," he said.
Allred, who said he was in a lab conducting a DNA digest during the phone interview, said students need to balance their school work with their duties as leaders. "It's about using every moment," Allred said.
But sometimes it is difficult to complete every task for both leadership positions and academics, said UNC Student Body Vice President Brian Phelps.
"You're accepting that you might have to make sacrifices to your personal and academic life," Phelps said.
He said there is no need for a policy that places regulations on student leaders because there have been no problems in the past.
"It is rare that you get a student in a leadership position who is not on top of their academics," he said.
Phelps said that though he agrees with the policy at NCSU overall, he has concerns about the part of the regulation dealing with past disciplinary sanctions.
"We don't want to discount the fact that someone can learn from past mistakes."
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(02/13/07 5:00am)
Heads bowed Monday afternoon as the voices of the student a cappella group Harmonyx rose through a tent full of about 60 alumni, faculty, students and relatives gathered for the dedication of George Moses Horton Residence Hall.
The South Campus dorm, formerly known as Hinton James North, officially was renamed for George Moses Horton, who was a Chatham County slave and poet.
There now are four buildings on campus named in honor of black people, but Horton is the first on UNC's campus to be named after a slave.
Chancellor James Moeser said the residence hall might be the nation's first university building to be named after a slave.
"Even if it's not, it's significant enough for UNC, Carolina and this community to honor someone as special as George Moses Horton," he said.
Horton, who lived from 1797 to 1883, gained permission from his master to walk eight miles to UNC in the early 1800s on weekends to sell his love poetry to romance-seeking students for 25, 50 or 75 cents.
Moeser spoke at the dedication ceremony about Horton's legacy at the University.
"Our intent isn't to revise history but to add to it," he said.
Horton's collection of poems titled "The Hope of Liberty" was the first book published by an black person in the South.
Marion Horton, a descendant of George Moses Horton, said the University has not forgotten his relative's contributions and character.
"A dormitory, to me, is one of the pieces of a student's educational life," he said. "If George Moses Horton could see this, I think he'd nod in agreement at what's being done."
June Horton, Marion Horton's wife, said this event should show students how greatly the decisions they make affect the future.
"You don't understand today unless you understand the past," she said.
Nelson Schwab, chairman of the Board of Trustees, said the dedication is a way to build for the future and reach back to the past.
Paul Kapp, campus historic preservation manager, said, "Dark or not dark, it's our past."
Trudier Harris, founder of the George Moses Horton Society for the Study of African American Poetry, delivered a speech that drew enthusiastic applause from those present.
"Whenever you're inclined to let creativity slide in favor of mediocrity, remember the poem of George Moses Horton," Harris said, referring to Horton as a poem himself.
As Moeser, along with three of the students involved in the dedication, grasped the handles of the ceremonial ribbon-cutting scissors, Hinton James North was officially renamed George Moses Horton.
Attendees remembered the past and looked to the future as the song of Harmonyx still echoed through crowd. "We will not bow down to injustice," they sang.
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